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Scenes from the 2025 Boston Marathon

Runners, spectators, and unforgettable moments — relive the 2025 Boston Marathon through our favorite photos from the big day.

April 23, 2025 09:53 AM • 
Erin McPherson Erin McPherson, Staff
Scenes from the 2025 Boston Marathon
A view of the finish line area at the 129th Boston Marathon, with event signage, timing clocks, and participants gathering in the street. The scene is set on a city street lined with tall buildings and barricades, under a clear blue sky.
A runner draped in a colorful flag approaches the finish line of the Boston Marathon, with branding and signage for the event visible along the barriers. Spectators stand behind the barricades, and storefronts line the background.
A marathon runner approaches the finish line with a focused expression, wearing a brightly colored race kit and pink arm sleeves. Spectators cheer from behind barricades, and event staff and security are visible in the background near branded signage.
A wide outdoor shot shows a crowd of people gathered behind metal barriers on a city street, with large blue banners displaying "BOSTON MARATHON" visible in the background along with scaffolding structures. The people appear to be wearing similar white jackets with red accents, suggesting they may be participants or volunteers.
A horizontal medium shot captures a group of individuals dressed in colonial-era military attire, marching in unison while carrying muskets with bayonets fixed. They are moving from left to right across a paved area in front of stadium-style seating occupied by spectators.
A wide outdoor shot shows a sunny urban scene with a crowd of people gathered on a brick-paved plaza, near banners that read "BOSTON MARATHON LIGHTS THE WAY." Several small red tables and a larger black table are scattered across the foreground, and buildings line the background under a bright sky with the sun's glare visible.
A medium shot shows a decorative black lamppost adorned with several pairs of athletic shoes hanging by their laces. Two blue and yellow ribbons are tied to the pole, and the background features a stone building with ornate architectural details, including arched doorways and windows.
A wide outdoor shot captures a street scene likely related to the Boston Marathon, with crowds of spectators behind barriers lining the sides of the road. A gray stone monument surrounded by potted yellow flowers stands in the foreground, while blue banners bearing "BOSTON MARATHON" and "BANK OF AMERICA" are visible along the course. Several uniformed personnel are present, and buildings form the backdrop under a partly cloudy sky.
A wide outdoor shot shows a group of people standing behind metal barriers along a street, with a large, modern building identified as the "BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY" in the background. Blue banners with "BANK OF AMERICA" and marathon-related graphics line the barriers, and bare trees are visible in front of the building under a daytime sky.

Countdown to the race, April 21, 2025 on Boylston Street

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Over 30,000 athletes participated in this year’s race.

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Kenya’s John Korir on the last mile.

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The Boston Marathon is made possible by the help of over 9,500 volunteers.

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The National Lancers marked the 250th anniversary of Patriot’s Day in Boston.

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7 a.m. on Marathon Monday.

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The Old South Church rings its bell when each Marathon winner crosses the finish line.

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Approx. 35,000 daffodil bulbs were distributed for the 2025 Marathon.

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Finish line views on Boylston St.

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